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Starting out on c25k - New Year, new start [title meddled with by MNHQ]

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CeliaLytton · 01/01/2014 21:18

For me, just starting? Anyone else?

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StarlightMcKingsThree · 03/01/2014 23:12

Okay, didn't go out on account of forgetting until last minute that I had pantomime tickets. Now, 3 glasses of wine later I am well up for it but very likely to get run over.

Tomorrow it will have to be.

tinypumpkin · 03/01/2014 23:07

Is going. There is no hope for me if I can't even post properly!:)

tinypumpkin · 03/01/2014 23:06

How odd, I did post but now I can't see it.

I am okay Celia but thanks for asking. Have located an inhaler (who knew I still had one!) and will be just fine. More unfit than anything else. I totally get the wanting instant results thing and feeling disheartened when that does not happen.

I have been running in the eves but will have to go out in the morning next week I think as DH is on a late shift and call. Feel a bit conspicuous!

Hope your run goes well tomorrow Celia and everyone else that us going.

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CeliaLytton · 03/01/2014 22:50

I usually run in the morning/lunchtime, I think drinking with breakfast would be the beginning of the end Grin

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StarlightMcKingsThree · 03/01/2014 22:40

Is an alcohol-fuelled run a total no-no?

It takes the edge off of the struggle and kind of displaces it.

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CeliaLytton · 03/01/2014 21:05

Welcome Jayne! When is your kit arriving?

Tiny, could you just walk it until you get another inhaler? Hope you are feeling better now.

Funchum I am due a run tomorrow and am already disheartened because I am not thin! Determined to go anyway...

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tinypumpkin · 03/01/2014 20:51

Still here and just back from run two. Really struggled tonight. I need to get another asthma inhaler. I don't know where mine is and it was an issue tonight. Ran with my sis who was slowing for me a bit I know. Still did it but feel knackered! I need to keep it up so thanks for the support here.

How is everyone else doing?

TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 03/01/2014 16:21

I started the other thread but lots on there seem to be restarting. I've never done it before and am unfit so may I join you?
I'm waiting for my children to go back and my trainers and bra to arrive.
Struggling to get the nhs thing to work. May resort to something else

StarlightMcKingsThree · 03/01/2014 13:13

Celia, I've been told that 'running fitness' is unique and has no bearing on any other types of excercise.

That's my story for now.

StarlightMcKingsThree · 03/01/2014 13:12

Can you do it as part of the commute?

knitknack · 03/01/2014 13:11

We did it in hail this morning! Apparently I am a 'mad grinning fool' (dh) but no one gave up and went home, even though I told them too - I think none of them wanted to be out done by mum!!

Does anyone have any tips for fitting it in around work?

funchum8am · 03/01/2014 11:24

Yes and just back from my first run. Grin Annoying that if I had carried on when I last started I would have finished by now but hey, I am back at it now! Feeling great!

I know the feeling about being impatient but if it comes off fast I put it back in quicker too, so trying to go for slow and steady but lasting results.

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CeliaLytton · 03/01/2014 10:15

Starlight it is a bit scary if someone who is already reasonably fit can't do it, what hope have I?

I want instant results but last summer I did it without the rest days and buggered my knees so am doing alternate days and trying to get out for a long walk on the other days. I am soooo impatient which is why I give up on every health kick, because I don't lose 3 stone and look fab in one week Blush

Knit, it's lovely that you are all doing it together. Do rest if you need to but you might be fitter than you think!

Peppa, secret, tiny, moomin, funchum, knowlee, still here?

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knitknack · 03/01/2014 08:09

'We'll' and 'love'!

knitknack · 03/01/2014 08:07

We've all started together - dh ds1 (12), ds2 (10) and I! Goodness knows how well fit it in come term time!

We've done it every day, which is probably baaaaaad, but the kids live it and have wanted to. We did 'week 1' four days running and are about todo our third day of 'week 2'. I can't tell you how lovely it is to have my family bouncing along with me!

sweetassugarhardasnails · 03/01/2014 08:02

I'm going out tonight for week1 run 2 and I don't want to I ran Wednesday, shredded yesterday and feel like I've been hit by a bus today. And I'm not skinny/fit yet!!!

StarlightMcKingsThree · 02/01/2014 23:09

Grrrr, PLEASE tell me that the definition of couch potato is a size 10 regular netball player. I just tried first one and couldn't get through the second run though I walk 8 miles each day in term time.

PinkPeanuts · 02/01/2014 21:24

I was thinking of starting this myself this weekend! I have an app for it on my phone and I've tried the first few sessions but then started to go to the gym so I didn't keep it up but I'd love the complete the whole programme successfully. Definitely need some new running trainers though, my current pair are old and worn out now.

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CeliaLytton · 02/01/2014 21:06

Thanks

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JulieJingleBellsMumsnet · 02/01/2014 21:05

Evening.

We're just moving this into exercise.

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CeliaLytton · 02/01/2014 20:53

Found the exercise topic, in health (who knew!) so am going to ask for it to be moved. There is one there already but looks like lots of people are well into it already so will carry this on if anyone is interested.

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CeliaLytton · 02/01/2014 19:51

Did w1r2 earlier, found it harder than the first one Hmm

Still, going to keep at it. No endorphins here, but it's the only thing I can do that is free, local and any time of the day.

Hoping that this combined with less carbs will do the trick!

(Not doing any of the carb bootcamps as am not cutting out, just down and not processed)

Anyone else make it out today? And any thoughts about where this thread belongs Grin ?

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Knowlee · 02/01/2014 14:48

I'm going to be starting shortly. App downloaded just waiting for my new trainers to arrive

PeppaPigStinks · 02/01/2014 14:42

Ooh can I join? I feel totally an utterly unattractive and have downloaded the app. I've got a nearly six month old who cluster feeds so not sure when I will fit it in!

funchum8am · 02/01/2014 14:38

Can I join? Starting tomorrow and also worried about going out after 7pm on week nights! I did wk1and 2 a while back but then got lazy Hmm. Keen to get it right this time!